Troops exploit airstrike site in Borno
Troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a terrorist and destroyed several hideouts and logistics structures during a...
How Sahel-linked terror networks are spreading into Kwara’s border communities
At least 35 people have been killed in a deadly attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, in what...
Oil prices rise after US shoots down Iranian drone
Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after the United States military shot down an Iranian drone and armed boats approached...
US deploys troops to Nigeria after December airstrikes
The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking its first confirmed ground presence since conducting airstrikes against terrorist targets...
FG to deduct N3.6trn from FAAC to fund power subsidies
The Federal Government has proposed deducting N3.6tn from the Federation Account between 2026 and 2028 to finance electricity subsidies, shifting the cost burden from...
Stock market extends bullish run as investors gain N332bn
The Nigerian stock market extended its gain on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, adding N332 billion to investors’ portfolios.
This was primarily driven by sustained interest...
Lagos lawmakers order suspension of Makoko demolitions
The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the state government to immediately suspend all demolition activities at the Makoko waterfront and neighbouring communities.
The...
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach first Carabao Cup final in 8...
Arsenal defeated Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final for the first time in eight years following a 1-0 victory in the semi-final second...
Police arraign employee over ₦90m fraud in Lagos
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, has arraigned an employee of an investment company, Bello Saheed Samuel, before the Federal High Court in...
World Bank Chief hails Nigeria as global model for credible reform...
A top World Bank official has described Nigeria as a growing global reference point for steady and credible reform leadership, citing the country’s sustained...
